Homemade Churros

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup of water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 limes
• 1 cup premium wheat flour
• 3 beaten eggs
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• Additional equipment: a pastry bag and a large star-shaped tip

Preparation:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with water, salt, and the zest of 1 lime. Bring to a gentle simmer, then slowly whisk in the flour. Remove from heat and continue stirring until the mixture forms a ball and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.
   
   Slowly add the eggs in three batches. Place the batter in a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, fill a large saucepan 2/3 full with vegetable oil and heat to 180°C.
2. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and slowly press long strips (8 cm long) of dough into the oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, 5-6 minutes, turning halfway through.
   
   Place the churros on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Place the sugar in a paper bag, add the cinnamon, and the remaining zest. Once the churros have cooled slightly, place them in batches in the bag and, stirring and shaking, coat with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve warm.